What Is Happening In Cuba?
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Strategic Proximity and U.S. Focus – Cuba, alongside several other states, sits in close geopolitical proximity to the United States, making it strategically significant in Washington’s broader rivalry with China and other adversaries. Following the U.S. operation in Venezuela, attention shifted toward Cuba due to its alleged involvement and security ties with Maduro’s apparatus. This geographic closeness increases the risks of pressure. Escalating U.S. Pressure Campaign – The United States has intensified economic pressure through trade restrictions, threats of tariffs on nations trading with Cuba, and the continuation of the long-standing embargo imposed during the Cold War. Cutting Venezuelan oil supplies and discouraging external trade have contributed to fuel shortages, blackouts, and declining tourism revenues. These measures resemble earlier pressure tactics used against Venezuela, raising concerns about whether further escalation could follow. Internal Strain and Economic D
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